Software Developer - Open Source

Introduction

Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives—designing, coding, testing, and delivering industry-leading solutions that power the modern world. Whether it’s planes and trains running on time, secure banking transactions completing in milliseconds, or ensuring enterprise systems operate seamlessly—our software developers make it happen.

At IBM, you’ll work on meaningful projects, either internally or with our clients, using the latest tools, techniques, and technologies. You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry to build robust, scalable solutions you can be proud of.

Your Role And Responsibilities

Who You Are

You’re Someone Who

• Has a passion for continuous learning and applying modern software engineering practices
• Enjoys solving complex business problems through systems and integration
• Thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• Collaborates across departments and builds operational knowledge across different domains
• Is capable of providing technical leadership and mentorship to others
  
  

You will be working as a backend Open Source Software Developer, contributing to the enablement and optimization of open source solutions on Linux on IBM Z (mainframe). This includes open source software porting, validating, and enhancing open source software to run efficiently on our platform. You would also be assisting customers in validating and running their applications on our platform.

About The Role

We are currently seeking an Open Source Software Developer to join our team and advance open source technologies on Linux on IBM Z & LinuxONE. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with open source communities and internal ecosystem teams
• Port and optimize open source software for the s390x architecture on Linux
• Develop and test software patches and enhancements
• Expand CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
• Contribute to performance tuning and system integration efforts for the s390x architecture on Linux
  
  

Given That We Are Working With Open Source Technologies Using Diverse Programming Languages And Spans Across Various Domains, Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Are

• Familiar with open source development practices and community engagement
• Proficient in multiple programming languages
• Experienced across a variety of application areas (e.g., infrastructure, cloud, DevOps, middleware, automation)
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Perform open source software porting and optimization for Linux on IBM Z platforms
• Contribute patches and code to upstream open source communities
• Assist partners and internal teams in building and validating their solutions on Linux on IBM Z
• Work with stakeholders and customers to define, clarify, and deliver technical solutions
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD environments
  
  

How We’ll Help You Grow

• Access to a wide range of technical and leadership training programs
• Mentorship from senior developers and industry experts
• Opportunities to work across different domains to discover what truly excites you
  
  

Preferred Education

Master's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally within open source environments
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Go, Java, Python), scripting languages, and development tools
• Experience with build environments (e.g., make, Maven) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in community and customer-facing environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience